Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of Zinc bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide (CAS: 168106-25-0)?
Answer
Zinc bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide (CAS: 168106-25-0) is a white to off-white crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 345.2 g/mol. It is soluble in common organic solvents like dimethylformamide (DMF) and dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO). Chemically, it is a strong Lewis base and a good ligand for transition metals. It has low reactivity under normal conditions but can decompose at high temperatures and in the presence of moisture.
About
CAS No
168106-25-0
English Name
Zinc bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide
Molecular Formula
C4F12N2O8S4Zn
Molecular Weight
625.67 g/mol
SMILES
FC(S1(=O)=[O][Zn+2]2([O]=S(=O)([N-]1)C(F)(F)F)[O]=S(=O)([N-]S(=[O]2)(=O)C(F)(F)F)C(F)(F)F)(F)F
InChIKey
QEORIOGPVTWFMH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-19 13:36
